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University of Minnesota Policy on Animal Transport

Within Buildings

Research animals should be transported by hand or cart in covered containers able to visually obscure the animals from passers by and physically contain animal wastes. 

Animals should not be transported on public elevators or corridors. RAR may be consulted for advice on the best routes for your needs.

Between Buildings

RAR must be contacted for transportation of animals between disconnected buildings. 

The use of personally owned vehicles or public transportation to transport laboratory animals presents a risk of contamination of the vehicle and exposure of family members and other non-research personnel to pathogens. A dedicated vehicle which can be sanitized after use should be used to transport research animals. 

There is no charge for this service if the animals are being transferred from one RAR holding area to another RAR holding area and advance notification of 3 full business days is received.